Raghuvaran
Known for Acting · 151 credits
- Born
- 1958-12-11
- Died
- 2008-03-19
- Place of birth
- Kollengode, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- Raguvaran
Biography
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation.
He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphonso in the Malayalam movie Daivathinte Vikruthikal, directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on M. Mukundan's novel of the same name.
Following his beginnings on the stage, and a Diploma in acting from Adyar Film Institute in Chennai, Raghuvaran approached many Kollywood studios aiming for performance oriented roles and finally got selected one as hero. The offbeat film named Ezhavathu Manithan (Seventh Man). directed by Hariharan won many awards, but not many offers for him. A few more films followed as hero like Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu and Nee Thodumbothu released, but did n't became a huge success. But the villain role in Silk Silk Silk was noticed and the film's success opened the gate of offers for him. The villain act continued in films like Kutravaaligal, Mr. Bharath, Mandhira Punnagai and Oorkavalan. He appeared as hero as well as supporting actor in between releases as well. The major ones are Mudivalla Arambam and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.
In mid 80's Raghuvaran did many films as hero and most of them did good business as well. The films Michael Raj, Megam Karuththirukku, Kootu Puzhukkal and Kavithai Paada Neramillai helped to stabilize his career. The lawyer in Kaliyugam, the police officer in Thaimel Aanai, the rowdy with a golden heart in Kai Naattu, the honest Medical student turned Goonda in Kuttravali, the common man in En Vazhi Thani Vazhi helped Raghuvaran's market value as hero to reach greater heights. But his desire to try all types of roles, like supporting actor as well as villain simultaneously halted the progress as hero, eventhough he played hero roles in Vyooham, Kavacham and Anjali later. His supporting roles in Annanagar Mudhal Theru and Siva was well received too.
In a career span lasting for more than 26 years, Raghuvaran performed each roles with his trademark mannerisms, often stealing the thunder from more established stars and even heroes. His magnetic baritone voice was an advantage and he modulated it to suit his variety of roles. He also set his own style of mannerisms and brought a distinct dialogue delivery and even changed his gait in many films. All this dedication won him more fans and helped his popularity graph soaring more higher.
Known For
Movies (151)
Arunachalam
1997
as Vishwanath
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Muthu
1995
as Rajasekharan
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
as Boss
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Dr. Chezhian
Kaadhalan
1994
as Mallikarjuna
Jana
2004
as Jana's father
Kaliyugam
1988
The Ghost
2022
as Ashok Nair (Archive Footage)
Azad
2000
as Deva / CBI Officer Vishwanath / Harkat Ul Ansari Dawood
Mudhalvan
1999
as Chief Minister Aranganathan
University
2002
as Tamilselvan
Idhu Unga Kudumbam
1989
Naaga
2003
as Krishnamurthy
Ratchagan
1997
as Gnaneshwar
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Vasu's Father
En Swasa Kaatre
1999
as Paneer
Baasha
1995
as Mark Anthony
Iraniyan
1999
as Aande
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Poovizhi Vasalile
1987
as Anand
Maatho Pettukoku
1995
as Bhavani
Sudhandhiram
2000
as Raghu
Konjum Kili
1993
Circle Inspector
1996
Durgi
2004
as Jayadev (JD)
Siva
1989
as Bhavani
Veera Padhakkam
1994
as Vadivelu
Lal Baadshah
1999
as Vikram Singh / Vicky Baadshah
Daivathinte Vikrithikal
1992
as Alphonso
Sachein
2005
as Gowtham
Naani
2004
as Scientist
Aahaa..!
1997
as Raghu
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
as Raghu
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
as Chidambaram
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Michael
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999
as Ranganathan
Dosth
2001
as Raghu
Manithan
1987
Siva
1989
as John
Soorya Manasam
1992
Shiva
1990
as Bhavani
Run
2002
as Shiva's Brother in Law
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
as Jagadeeswaran IPS from CBI
Mugavari
2000
as Shiva
Abhimanyu
1997
as Masilamani
Maaran
2002
as Sudhandhiram
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Vyooham
1990
as Tony Lewis
Vallarasu
2000
as DGP Jagannathan
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Amarkalam
1999
as Tulasi Das
Aatadista
2008
as Raghunath
Endrendrum Kadhal
1999
as Shekher
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986
as Chidambaram
Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987
Lankeshwarudu
1989
Thiyagu
1990
as Thiyagu
Star
2001
Roja Koottam
2002
Ullasam
1997
as JK
Selva
1996
as Varatharajan
Evadaithe Nakenti
2007
Izzatdaar
1990
as Indrajeet Sabharwal
Thaimel Aanai
1988
Anjali
1990
as Shekar
Anjaneya
2003
as Venketeaswaran
Nerrukku Ner
1997
as Raghu
Red
2002
as Sethupathy
Asadhyulu
1992
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
as A Terrorist
Bobby
2002
as KR
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Kootu Puzhukkal
1987
Arasatchi
2004
as Advocate Ashok Mehta
Narasimha
2001
as General Raana
Rakshak
1996
as Raghu
Raja Chinna Roja
1989
as Bhaskar
En Kanavar
1989
Dhaya
2002
Prathyartha
1999
as Robert
Kasthuri Maan
2005
Marudhamalai
2007
Poonthottam
1998
Alai
2003
Oorkavalan
1987
as Rajadurai
Sivappathigaram
2006
as Elango
Kakka
1982
Johnny
2003
as Ravishankar Damle
Rudranetra
1989
Bheema
2008
as Periyavar
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Good Luck
2000
Surya Vs Surya
2015
as Surya's Father (Archive Footage)
Rugma
1983
as Joseph
Mandhira Punnagai
1986
as Dhairiyaraj
Suswagatham
1998
Kolangal
1995
Mass
2004
as Satya
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Paasamalargal
1994
Thirumalai
2003
as Artist
Majunu
2001
as Gajapathy
Addeham Enna Iddeham
1993
Dhool Parakuthu
1993
Pasivadi Pranam
1987
as Chakravarthy
Chaitanya
1991
Michael Raj
1987
as Michael Raj
Thotta Chinungi
1995
as Gopla
Udhaya Neram
2011
Deepavali
2007
as Doctor (Cameo appearance)
Kalavida
1997
Captain
1994
as Kannappa Rao / Kannayiram
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Siva
Pelli Kani Prasad
2003
Pagalil Pournami
1990
Anaganaga Oka Roju
1997
as Police Officer Raghu
Hitler
1998
as Ankush Roy
laati
1992
as Avinash
About Raghuvaran
Raghuvaran was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South India. He became famous for his portrayal of villain and character roles in Tamil films. He has acted in more than 150 Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. According to the Hindustan Times, "the actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation. He played the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, Oru Manidhanin Kadhai, about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic. He received critical acclaim for his role as Father Alphon… With 151 credits spanning from 1982 to 2022, Raghuvaran has appeared in 151 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Arunachalam (1997) — as Vishwanath
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Muthu (1995) — as Rajasekharan
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) — as Boss
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) — as Dr. Chezhian
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